My PCB fab/assembly order was just delayed for the Mid-Autumn holiday, so I=
 have a day or two to reconsider my USB A solution.

Currently, I have a through-hole metal USB A connector on the PCB design.  =
It was not part of the PCB assembly as I planned on soldering it myself (20=
0 pieces) and since it wasn't part of assembly, v-scored array boards didn'=
t have to account for USB connector size.  But as I look for potential encl=
osure options, I'm rethinking the connector.

Does anyone have experience with the USB A fingers being part of the PCB?  =
What did you use for a housing?
If I keep the metal, soldered-on connector, what are potential housing supp=
liers?

General specs of the project:  can fit on a very small PCB (currently 16mm =
x 16mm with 0603 passives, could be smaller).  PIC18F14K50 based.  Current =
height above board in the order of 2mm.  Ideally, will look no different fr=
om any normal USB thumb drive.

Thanks,
Nate
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